Congressional Cemetery
Washington, District of Columbia
A historic burial ground in Washington, D.C., established in 1807, serving as the original burial site for many members of Congress.
Memorials
William Grenville Temple
1824–1894 (age 70)
Congressional Cemetery
William Grenville Temple (1824-1894) was a Rutland native who lived 70 years and was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Felix Grundy McConnell
1809–1846 (age 37)
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Felix Grundy McConnell (1809-1846) was an American politician from Tennessee.
Thomas H. Bayly
1810–1856 (age 46)
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Thomas H. Bayly (1810-1856) was a Virginia congressman from Accomac County who served in the U.S. House of Representativ...
James H. Blake
1768–1819 (age 51)
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James H. Blake was a Maryland politician and congressman from Calvert County who served in the early 19th century.
James H. Causten
1788–1874 (age 86)
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James H. Causten was an American who lived from 1788 to 1874.
William H. Emory
1811–1887 (age 76)
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William H. Emory (1811-1887) was a Queen Anne's County native and military officer who served with distinction in the U....
John H. Harmanson
1803–1850 (age 47)
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John H. Harmanson was a 19th-century resident who lived from 1803 to 1850 and was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Thomas H. Patterson
1820–1889 (age 69)
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Thomas H. Patterson (1820-1889) was a New Orleans-based figure of the mid-to-late 19th century.
Charles H. Upton
1812–1877 (age 65)
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Charles H. Upton was an American from Salem who lived from 1812 to 1877.
George Hadfield
1763–1826 (age 63)
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George Hadfield was a British-born architect and artist who designed notable buildings in the United States.
Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr.
1914–1972 (age 58)
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Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. (1914-1972) was a Harrison County politician honored with burial in Congressional Cemetery.
Guy Hamilton Burrage
1867–1954 (age 87)
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Guy Hamilton Burrage (1867-1954) was an American author and historian.
Leonard Harbaugh
1749–1822 (age 73)
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Leonard Harbaugh was a Pennsylvania politician and congressman who served in the early 19th century.
Thomas Hartley Crawford
1786–1863 (age 77)
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Thomas Hartley Crawford was a Pennsylvania-born government official and Indian affairs administrator.
Nathaniel Hazard
1776–1820 (age 44)
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Nathaniel Hazard (1776-1820) was a Rhode Island resident whose specific contributions to history remain largely undocume...
Ida Heiberger
1858–1938 (age 80)
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Ida Heiberger (1858-1938) was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
William Helmick
1817–1888 (age 71)
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William Helmick (1817-1888) was a Canton resident who lived through the American Civil War era.
Archibald Henderson
1783–1859 (age 76)
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Archibald Henderson (1783-1859) was a Colchester resident and prominent military officer who served as Commandant of the...
Frances Henshaw Baden
1835–1911 (age 76)
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Frances Henshaw Baden (1835-1911) was an American woman of the 19th century.
David Herold
1842–1865 (age 23)
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David Herold (1842-1865) was a Maryland native executed for his role in President Lincoln's assassination.
Daniel Hiester
1774–1834 (age 60)
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Daniel Hiester was a Chester County resident and political figure who lived from 1774 to 1834.
George Holcombe
1786–1828 (age 42)
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George Holcombe (1786-1828) was an American whose specific occupation and accomplishments remain historically obscure.
Abby Holdridge Casanges
1896–1973 (age 77)
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Abby Holdridge Casanges (1896-1973) was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Benjamin Homans
1765–1823 (age 58)
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Benjamin Homans was a government official and clerk who served in various capacities in the early federal government.
Joseph Hopkins Peyton
1808–1845 (age 37)
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Joseph Hopkins Peyton (1808-1845) was an American politician from Tennessee who served in Congress.
Robertson Howard
1847–1899 (age 52)
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Robertson Howard (1847-1899) was a Brookeville resident who lived during the late 19th century.
Mary Howard Schoolcraft
1820–1878 (age 58)
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Mary Howard Schoolcraft was a writer and ethnographer known for her work on Native American culture who lived from 1820 ...
Clyde Howard Tavenner
1882–1942 (age 60)
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Clyde Howard Tavenner was an American congressman from Illinois who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Samuel Humphreys
1778–1846 (age 68)
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Samuel Humphreys (1778-1846) lived through the founding and early republic eras before being buried at Congressional Cem...
Andrew Hunter
1750–1823 (age 73)
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Andrew Hunter was a Virginia politician and congressman who served during the early years of the United States.
Narsworthy Hunter
1800–1802 (age 2)
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Narsworthy Hunter (1800-1802) was a Virginia child who died in infancy.
Alpheus Hyatt
1838–1902 (age 64)
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Alpheus Hyatt (1838-1902) was an American paleontologist and zoologist who made significant contributions to evolutionar...
James Hyman Causten
1818–1856 (age 38)
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James Hyman Causten (1818-1856) was a 38-year-old individual buried in Congressional Cemetery.
John J. Almy
1814–1895 (age 81)
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John J. Almy (1814-1895) was a Newport-based American figure whose life spanned the 19th century.
Lemuel J. Bowden
1815–1864 (age 49)
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Lemuel J. Bowden (1815-1864) was a Williamsburg resident who served in Congress during the Civil War.
Stephen J. Solarz
1940–2010 (age 70)
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Stephen J. Solarz (1940–2010) was an American politician who represented New York in the U.S. House and became known f...
James Jackson
1757–1806 (age 49)
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Francis Jacob Harper
1800–1837 (age 37)
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Francis Jacob Harper (1800-1837) was a resident of Frankford who was buried at Congressional Cemetery.
Walter James Hoffman
1846–1899 (age 53)
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Walter James Hoffman (1846-1899) was a Lowhill Township resident of Pennsylvania during the late 1800s.
Sayles Jenks Bowen
1813–1896 (age 83)
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Sayles Jenks Bowen (1813-1896) was a Scipio-based American who lived through most of the 19th century.
Adelaide Johnson
1859–1955 (age 96)
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Adelaide Johnson was a Plymouth resident and sculptor who lived from 1859 to 1955.
James Johnson
1774–1826 (age 52)
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James Johnson (1774-1826) was a Kentucky congressman and War of 1812 veteran who later served in Congress.
James Jones
1769–1801 (age 32)
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Roger Jones
1789–1852 (age 63)
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Roger Jones was a Westmoreland County resident who lived from 1789 to 1852.
Walter Jones
1776–1861 (age 85)
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Walter Jones was a prominent Washington D.C. lawyer and legal scholar.
Elias Kane
1794–1835 (age 41)
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Elias Kane was an Illinois politician and U.S. Senator who represented the state in Congress.
Beverley Kennon
1793–1844 (age 51)
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Beverley Kennon (1793-1844) was a Mecklenburg County native who lived during the early 19th century and was buried at Co...
Horatio King
1811–1897 (age 86)
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Horatio King (1811-1897) was a Paris resident who lived 86 years and was buried in Congressional Cemetery.
Tom Kinslow
1866–1901 (age 35)
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Tom Kinslow was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived from 1866 to 1901.
John Kirk Townsend
1809–1851 (age 42)
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John Kirk Townsend (1809-1851) was a Philadelphia-based naturalist and ornithologist known for his scientific expedition...